It’s that time again for our weekly roundup of the stories that made us think, wonder, and debate around the kitchen table. Here are the top articles of late on everything from a pay-it-forward pizza shop to food politics.

What’s It Like to Be a Food Writer Right Now?on Grub Street: Here’s an interesting conversation with editors from Food 52 and Saveur about the state of food media. One takeaway: “There’s a deep lack of diversity in food media in general.”

When Will Food Issues Be on Politicians’ Plates?on New York Times: One explanation for the lack of food issues across political platforms – “the ubiquity of food is both a strength and weakness.” It raises questions about hunger, immigration, animal welfare, labor, environment, farming, health, and so on.